What's a legume that regenerates strongly on acid sand in 300mm country?
We recommend Serramax Serradella, a WA-bred, hard-seeded yellow serradella with an increased rate of hard-seed breakdown that favours strong regeneration. It suits acidic sands and sandy loams in 300mm+ rainfall areas and flowers early, at about 95 days in Perth.
How do I get a new pasture up quickly to beat the weeds?
Choose a species that establishes fast. Serramax Serradella establishes quickly, which reduces early weed competition, and it's well suited to acidic sands and sandy loams. We also recommend a good knockdown before sowing and controlling redlegged earth mite at establishment to protect young plants.
How much yellow serradella seed per hectare should I sow?
We recommend sowing Serramax Serradella at 6 to 10 kg/ha of bare (dehulled) seed. Inoculate with Group G so it nodulates well on acid soils, and sow shallow into moist soil. It's early flowering, at around 95 days in Perth, and suits 300mm+ rainfall on light sands to loams.
Is there a serradella that handles a bit of waterlogging?
We recommend Santorini Yellow Serradella or Margurita French Serradella, which tolerate some waterlogging but not inundation. Serramax Serradella isn't rated for waterlogging, so it's better on free-draining acid sands. For paddocks that stay wet over winter, consider Paradana Balansa Clover, which is tolerant of waterlogging and suits 500mm+ rainfall areas.
What permanent pasture legume will improve soil fertility before cropping?
Serramax Serradella suits permanent pasture and improves soil fertility, boosting yields in subsequent crops through nitrogen fixation. Its hard seed and strong regeneration mean it keeps coming back without resowing. It's suited to acidic sands and sandy loams with 300mm+ rainfall.
What legume works on low rainfall sandplain where the season cuts out early?
For acid sandplain in lower rainfall areas, we recommend Serramax Serradella. It suits 300mm+ rainfall and flowers early, around 95 days in Perth, so it can set seed before the season finishes. It's hard seeded with strong regeneration, and establishes quickly.
What should I sow with a regenerating serradella for grazing sheep?
We recommend sowing Serramax Serradella with ryegrass and other acid-tolerant legumes. We'd suggest Achieve Diploid Italian Ryegrass or Wimmera Annual Ryegrass for winter bulk, plus Casbah Biserrula or Santorini Yellow Serradella to broaden the legume base; Casbah has a low bloat risk and Santorini withstands heavy grazing. Our Mix & Match Custom Pasture Blends can be built to suit your paddock.
How should I graze a new serradella pasture in its first year?
In the first year, we recommend grazing lightly and letting the stand flower and set seed to build the seed bank. Serramax Serradella is hard seeded and regenerates strongly, but only if enough seed is set early on. Its semi-erect habit makes it easy for stock to access once established.
Is Serramax Serradella a new variety?
Yes, Serramax Serradella is a new WA-bred yellow serradella in our range. It's early flowering and hard seeded, with a semi-erect growth habit and faster hard-seed breakdown for strong regeneration. It suits acidic sands and sandy loams in 300mm+ rainfall, sown at 6 to 10 kg/ha.
Serramax vs Fran2o, which is better for my farm?
Choose Serramax Serradella for a long-term regenerating pasture and Fran₂o French Serradella for summer sowing in pod. Serramax is a yellow serradella with strong regeneration, suitable as a permanent pasture. Fran2o is a pink-flowered French serradella with a hard-seed breakdown pattern suited to summer sowing, flowering at around 90 days. Both suit acid light sands to loams in 300mm+ rainfall.
